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- Words - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkOnce again I have been thinking of all the noise and by noise I mean the noise of WORDS. Everyone uses words to form an opinion. Opinions flourish on every subject. Every subject is built and dissected through words. Colorful, expressive, masterfully artistic, plentiful words. So plentiful ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Your Living Legacy - What is The Legacy You Hope to Leave? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHow will you leave your mark? How will the world know you’ve been here one hundred years from now? What wisdom do you want to leave with humankind from your life on this Earth? Simply put, your legacy is what you’ll leave behind for those who come after you. No pressure, but ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - The myth of the complex woman - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from George ForderWoman are really simple creatures. I've had enough of hearing how tricky they are and how men will never understand them. In fact the more Neanderthal the man the better he will understand them. The more feminine and well adjusted the woman, the easier she is to understand. Don't comment ...
Views: 1482(6 votes) - Asking for Help - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI wouldn’t consider myself a team player. I have always been the type of person who would rather just do something myself than have someone else assist me. I thought that bringing in another person with their own set of expectations about how things should be done complicated things, and I ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - "You Had Me At Hello" - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Bill McLeodIn the 1996 movie “Jerry Maguire” there is a famous line where Jerry (Tom Cruise) flies back home to meet Dorothy ( Renee Zellweger) to tell her that he loves her and wants her in his life, and she tells him “You had me at hello”. What made that line so famous was that although the couple had ...
Views: 947 - *** Having a "why me" day? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieMost of us have had one of those “why me” days. Sometimes we don’t understand why life deals us particular life experiences or circumstances. Rather than dwell in this analysis space that leads to negative emotional mindsets like victim-hood, make a conscious choice to play messages to yourself ...
Views: 1650 - ***A NEW LOVE - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from James RobinsonIt is April, the time of mating, regeneration and rebirth. Winter has long fled and summer approaches. Sap is rising in the trees and blossoms, new leaves, and growth surrounds us. For single people, thoughts turn to romance. For people in relationship, thoughts turn to rejuvenation. The reality ...
Views: 2226 - ***All Perception is Projection - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from James RobinsonAll perception is projection is one of my favorite teachings of Derek O’Neill. It is one of those ultimate truths that apply to every facet of my life. Sometimes it is so basic that I totally miss the true meaning of the teaching. It is the basic premise of the higher teaching that we create ...
Views: 1842 - ***AND GOD LAUGHED - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James RobinsonThe source of all misery and suffering is the illusion that we are separate from God. This illusion creates the fear that we will never get what we want or we will lose something we have and don’t want to lose. When this fear arises, it creates another illusion that if we don’t get what we ...
Views: 2371 - ***BLOCKS - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from James RobinsonMany times I hear people state that they are “blocked”. They often apply this term to the fact that they are not getting what they want. They are “blocked” from financial abundance. They are “blocked” from true love. They are “blocked” from healing a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual ...
Views: 1706 - ***CAIN’S LAMENT - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from James RobinsonThere is a story early in the Old Testament of the Bible called the story of Cain and Abel. This is a multi-layered story that explains much about human suffering. The story goes that two of the original humans in the Judo-Christian tradition (Adam and Eve) had two children after getting evicted ...
Views: 2230 - ***Compassionate Power - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOwning my own personal power can feel really comfortable at times and other times quite the opposite! I gently remind myself I owe it to myself and those around me to allow the beauty of loving, compassionate power to be exhibited in my daily life. Here are some affirmations that assist me in ...
Views: 1455 - ***EMOTIONAL MATURITY - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from James RobinsonIf we continue to live on this planet, we have to get older. There are various physiological changes that we experience as we go through the process of aging. Ignoring the legends of immortal beings that walk the planet, we all grow older physically. Genetics, supplements, a positive attitude, ...
Views: 11687 - ***Find Joy in the Little Things - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieRecently I had a client ask me how I remain positive all the time. I believe that I am optimistic and positive because I choose to foster a mindset of gratitude and celebrate the littlest joys in life regularly throughout the moments in my day. My loved ones smile and shake their heads at the ...
Views: 1579 - ***Follow Your Own Beat - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieThe other day I was in a setting that I was not familiar with and frankly felt a bit out of element. As I stood in this feeling, I gently reminded myself you are safe to be you. It sounds so silly to grown women but sometimes a gentle reminder to myself that I can be ME and allow myself to ...
Views: 1419 - ***Greet Life with an Open Heart - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLearning to greet your life with an open heart makes life experiences a bit more vulnerable and emotional. Living life connected to how your heart feels about life choices brings a sense of inner peace with your life choices. Here are some affirmations to support you as you open the heart ...
Views: 1404 - ***Guilt - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieGuilt can come wrapped in all kinds of packaging. As I continue to grow in awareness of self, I realize the immense power this five letter word can have. No matter how this emotion shows up in my life experience, I recognize it, own it at that moment. I explore it to better understand it and ...
Views: 1619 - ***HATE TO LOVE - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from James RobinsonI read an article about how one college’s students hates another college and its rival student body. This arises out of a sports rivalry spanning over one hundred years. My initial reaction was wondering how in the world we are going to have peace on this planet when even simple friendly sport ...
Views: 2542 - ***KARMA IS AN ILLUSION - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from James RobinsonReligions and philosophies teach us that there are three kinds of karma. There is (1) the karma that we are born with; (2) the karma that we are creating at any one moment; and (3) karma we will encounter in the future. All of these karmas are created by action, whether by thought, word or ...
Views: 4326 - ***Keep Wonderment Alive - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieChildren sure know how to have fun! They look at life whimsically and use their imagination to create the most amazing scenarios. I was recently thinking how much I needed to keep that inner child engaged in my daily life. This approach to life is beneficial for self-preservation as life is ...
Views: 1649 - ***Live in the Moment - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieReturning to the groove of set schedules with school and school activities and all the other stressors that also come into play with this change in routine, I remind myself nothing gets accomplished any quicker if I dwell on everything all at once and look far ahead. Here are affirmations I ...
Views: 1535 - ***Live in the Present - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have cultivated the practice of living in the here and now with much effort over the last five years.  However, we live in a world that is dictated by the future, tending to rob us of the experience of the present. Many times I am involved in conversations that talk of plans for the future ...
Views: 1373 - ***Lovingly Assertive - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieFor the majority of my life, I had a desire to please others often at the expense of my own feelings and desires. As I began my journey of self-exploration, I discovered that I did not really know Self. I found myself molding to others desires and adapting to their wishes convincing myself ...
Views: 1487 - ***Nonjudgment - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from James RobinsonMany books, seminars, workshops, and meditations concentrate on the power of forgiveness. Even I have taught numerous workshops and written about forgiveness. Forgiveness allows us to let go of resentments and negative thinking that will eventually make us sick. The notion is that we have to ...
Views: 1907 - ***Optimism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have always been optimistic and positive. I find that optimism comes naturally to some and can be cultivated by most. Here are a few affirmations to encourage an optimistic view point: I choose this mindset: If I think positive thoughts and take positive actions; I can create a positive ...
Views: 1481 - ***PERFECTION - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from James RobinsonI noticed on Facebook that someone posted a statement that “it is okay not to be perfect.” I responded by saying that everyone is perfect, for which I was told “that is your ego talking.” To me, this is a fundamental misconception that guarantees suffering for anyone that believes that we are ...
Views: 1622 - ***PRACTICING NON-VIOLENCE - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from James RobinsonI had an experience with another driver in Atlanta, Ga. The driver had tailgated me for miles, and then passed me on the right of a four lane local road and cut me off at an intersection. I blared my horn at him to let him know how much I did not appreciate his aggressive driving. He got out of ...
Views: 1644 - ***Rejoice in Being Genuine - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOnce I released the need to do some of the beautiful traditions that had been a part of me for so long but had lost the authenticity for me as well as the true spirit by which they were intended, I was better able to embrace the festiveness of this season. However, releasing the negative ...
Views: 1364 - ***Release Anger - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Nancy Gentle Boudrie“Face it, embrace it, and then release it.” These words have been part of my healing process for years. However, the power lies in the awareness of what we need to face, own and then ultimately release. Sometimes this process may take minutes, or if we are emotionally attached to ...
Views: 1402 - ***Release Anger - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Nancy Gentle Boudrie“Face it, embrace it, and then release it.” These words have been part of my healing process for years. However, the power lies in the awareness of what we need to face, own and then ultimately release. Sometimes this process may take minutes, or if we are emotionally attached to the situation ...
Views: 1334 - ***Strength in Grace - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLife is filled with so much uncertainty that, at times, the only survival technique that will work for me is tapping into the Power of Grace. Grace is that divine intelligence that is tirelessly working in my daily life. I need only live in awareness of this Grace to gain its incredible ...
Views: 1357 - ***Taking Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from James RobinsonI was in an automobile wreck the other day. It was quite serious, a freak accident involving defective brakes on my car. Specifically, the brake rotor on my right front wheel spontaneously sheared in half. This resulted in my right front wheel locking up and forcing my car into the curb. When ...
Views: 1610 - ***THANKSGIVING FOR LOSERS - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from James RobinsonThanksgiving and Christmas holidays are upon us. Millions of homes will have families sitting down to massive amounts of food, warmth, cheer and stories. Many more homes will be vacant, foreclosed, silent and empty. Even more will be filled with abuse, fear, loneliness, depression or sorrow. It ...
Views: 1898 - ***WEIGHT LOSS - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from James RobinsonOh, how I punish myself with New Year’s Resolutions. This year, for the 57th year in a row, I have decided to get fit, lose the fat shaped like an inflated inner tube around my abdomen, and not be afraid to take my shirt off in public this summer. Yeah, right. I can say that I am a warehouse of ...
Views: 2131 - 10 Best Catholic Colleges v 9 Billionaires Who Didn't Graduate High School: What Is Higher Education? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThough USA Today included Georgetown University in the10 Best Catholic Colleges, they failed to mention a recent example—a Georgetown professor, Jonathan Brown, a convert to Islam, told an Islamic group “there is no such thing as slavery.” It makes one wonder where higher education is going with ...
Views: 1787 - 10 Rookie Diver Mistakes You Shouldn't Make When You Start Diving - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Darleen PrangueWe've all been there: we all started diving at some point and for a while, we were novice divers. And that's why we all know that when you start diving it's easy to make mistakes without realizing it. Here are 10 mistakes you should avoid while perfecting your diving skills. Skipping the ...
Views: 641 - 100 Questions to ask yourself if you are a Muslim contemplating marriage or a non-Muslim thinking of marrying a Muslim - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieToday I answered these 100 questions. I think it is important to answer these questions if you are thinking of marrying, or remarrying. If you would like to see my answers drop me an email at susanmckenzie2003@yahoo.co.uk. MARRIAGE 1. What is your concept of marriage? 2. Have you been ...
Views: 1886 - 2012 - The Mayan Prophesy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Jay PolmarRoland Emmerich's film 2012 caused a big hullaballoo, and all the disaster-porn films we've been seeing for the last 50-60 years or so is scaring the heck out of viewers. So badly are they scared of the end that they are watching the same movies of disaster, over and over, with different actors, ...
Views: 1553 - 3 Little Known Tips To Saving Money On Beach Vacation Travel - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comHere’s a really simple way to save on beach vacation travel. We are going to show you 3 ways to save you some bucks when booking your next beach vacation. The beach is an incredible experience. No matter whether you’ve traveled to far western Australia or taken a quick weekend trip to the Jersey ...
Views: 633 - 3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteEver find yourself striving to Work Positive and your Eeyore Vampire boss is doing everything he can to prevent it? You’re in good company. Negative bosses—Eeyore Vampires—swoop in with alarming consistency on our coaching clients despite their best efforts to Work Positive. How do you ...
Views: 1819 - 3 Real Triggers That Get Us All To Reach For The Phones - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonHaving you been talking to a friend lately, only to have the conversation constantly interrupted as one or both of you grab for your phone? While we know this isn’t polite behavior, many of us do it anyway. I looked into why this was and found there are three distinct triggers that go off ...
Views: 1396 - 3 Simple Mistakes that Can Pin You with a Wrongful Conviction - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhile the justice system overwhelming produces justified convictions of guilty individuals, it is not a perfect system. Many people have heard stories about individuals who have been falsely charged and even convicted of crimes that they were not responsible for. Such events can have devastating ...
Views: 850 - 3 things every 20-something year old should know - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sindy SackvilleIf your age falls somewhere in the 20’s scale, then this article is for you. There are many like this one out there that give you advice on love and life, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and pitch in some of my very own suggestions seeing as to how I actually am a 20-something girl - it ...
Views: 1319 - 3 Tips to Beat Adult-Onset Doldrums - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from Veronica VargasThere is an epidemic of adult-onset doldrums. Psychologist Margaret McFarland (who served as inspiration for Fred Rogers) reported that attitudes aren’t taught, they are caught, and we are in a current trend of chronic stress, pressure, and worry. Just as Dr. McFarland warned, I caught a bad ...
Views: 961 - 4 Ways to Get Your Engine to Start on a Cold Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Dixie SomersWith the weather getting colder, you will need to put in place a number of measures to ensure you enjoy the same comfort and convenience you are used to. One of the factors to be mindful of is that your car engine may fail to start during the cold months of winter. Since there are days when you ...
Views: 1299 - 4 wedding trends to skip - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Ian MonroeVanessa Ohayon of Vanessa Events & Hospitality (www.vanessaevents.com) advised on the four wedding trends not to waste your time or money on. When talking about a budget for the wedding, the sky's the limit! With that said, there are tasteful ways to share your hard earned dollars with ...
Views: 894 - 5 Best Meditation Apps to Relieve Stress in 2020 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Productive FishWork can be not only hard but stressful as well. You know the importance of keeping yourself healthy, so… What about taking up a new hobby — meditation? https://productive.fish/blog/meditation-apps/ Meditation has combined a lot of cool features for a modern person: helps with your focus, ...
Views: 825 - 5 Easy Ways to De-Ice Your Windshield in Cold Weather - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Dixie SomersFor people in many parts of the country, one of the worst parts of winter weather is getting out early to warm up the car and start scraping and de-icing the windshield. There are some practical ways to make this chore easier, however. Here are five tips to de-ice the windshield as the ...
Views: 1295 - 5 Little-Known Facts About Pet Homelessness That May Surprise You - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Are You Fed Up With Debt Problems?People undoubtedly adore cats and dogs, and yet there is still a serious pet homelessness issue in the U.S. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, every year around 6.5 million companion animals are placed in shelters. Dogs and cats alike, often through no ...
Views: 667 - 5 Reasons Why It Is Essential To Have Basic First Aid Knowledge - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2018 from Tori UtleyThere are many different reasons why individuals don't go through First Aid training programs: They don't know how to find one They're too busy They think they know enough already, or They think that only other people are involved in accidents and not them or their colleagues, ...
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